Danish Christmas Rice Pudding With Almonds And Warm

Name: Danish Christmas Rice Pudding With Almonds And Warm Cherry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Rice Pudding; 4 cups full-fat milk; 1/3 cup short-grained white rice (65 g); 1/2 vanilla pod (reserve the other half for the sauce); 1 cup whipping cream; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/3 cup almond paste (or use almond flakes or finely chopped almonds); 1 whole almond (more if you have several children present); Cherry Sauce; 1 1/2 cups frozen pitted cherries (about 185 g); 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 vanilla pod; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 tablespoon potato starch (corn starch can be substituted); fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)

Servings: persons

Rice Pudding
4 cups full-fat milk
1/3 cup short-grained white rice (65 g)
1/2 vanilla pod (reserve the other half for the sauce)
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup almond paste (or use almond flakes or finely chopped almonds)
1 whole almond (more if you have several children present)
Cherry Sauce
1 1/2 cups frozen pitted cherries (about 185 g)
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 vanilla pod
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon potato starch (corn starch can be substituted)
fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)

1
Split half of the vanilla pod length ways, scrape out the seeds.
2
Place the milk and vanilla in a heavy-bottomed pan. Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat. Add the rice gradually, stirring constantly.
4
Increase the heat and bring to a boil again.
5
When the milk boils, reduce the heat, cover and simmer on a very low heat for about 1 hour or until the rice is cooked. Stir from time to time, making sure that the rice doesn't stick too much to the bottom.
6
Leave to cool completely.
7
Whip the cream together with sugar. Fold the whipped cream and almonds into the rice. You can add more sugar or more almonds if you wish. Serve with warm cherry sauce.
8
Now make the cherry sauce. Place the cherries in a medium saucepan. Add sugar and 1 1/2 cups water. Add the vanilla pod. Simmer until the cherries are tender.
9
Combine the potato starch with 2 tablespoons cold water.
10
Bring the cherries to a boil. Remove the vanilla pod from the pot. Reduce the heat, and , stirring constantly, slowly pour the water with the starch. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
11
Stir in the lemon juice and serve warm over the rice pudding. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf, if desired.
12
* I used frozen sour cherries in this recipe, but regular sweet cherries should work as well.

833

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Rice Pudding, 4 cups full-fat milk, 1/3 cup short-grained white rice (65 g), 1/2 vanilla pod (reserve the other half for the sauce), and more.

Yes, Danish Christmas Rice Pudding With Almonds And Warm Cherry Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Danish Christmas Rice Pudding With Almonds And Warm Cherry Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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